New Zealand'A real surprise': Dennis Main is Waikato BOP Young Farmer of the YearPiarere Young Farmers member said he wasn't expecting to take out the regional final.08 Apr 04:33 AM
New Zealand'The miracle man': David Buick wins NZ Shears open finalA 2021 farm accident left Wairarapa shearer wondering if he'd even walk again.07 Apr 09:51 PM
New ZealandWelsh win third and final shearing test in NZWales recorded their first test win on Kiwi soil, in Te Kuiti on Friday night.05 Apr 09:11 PM
New ZealandSheep race set to be a traffic-stopper in Te KuitiThe event was cancelled last year due to health and safety concerns.04 Apr 10:37 PM
New ZealandKiwis win second shearing test against WalesNZ may have the lead but Wales is closing the points gap.04 Apr 02:43 AM
New ZealandCHB to host NZ-Wales battle while bay locals fight for national gloryIt will be a big day for shearing in Central Hawke's Bay.01 Apr 02:13 AM
New ZealandThird-generation cowboy takes out national rodeo championshipRotorua rider named all-around champion cowboy.30 Mar 11:30 PM
New Zealand'World is your oyster': Field trip teaches pupils about agriculture“Don’t get limited to thinking you need to be a farmer to be involved in agriculture."30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFieldays waiting in the wingsThe 56th iteration of the event will feature more than 1000 exhibitors.21 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandDean Candy and Oromāhue Trust named regional supreme winner in environment awardsOromahoe Trust, managed by Dean Candy, wins 2024 regional farming award21 Mar 07:40 PM
New ZealandRural news in brief: Fieldays and bird hunting licencesA quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.21 Mar 02:38 AM
New Zealand'A real privilege': Angus breeders host touring group“It’s not every day we get people coming from the North Island to look around our studs."20 Mar 02:20 AM
New Zealand'Really cool': Zayn Jones is Taranaki Manawatū Young Farmer of the YearŌpiki dairy farmer earns a spot at the grand final in Hamilton in July.18 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandKiwis open shearing series with win over WalesDavid Gordon and brother-in-law Paerata Abraham have taken a 1-0 lead over Wales.17 Mar 08:48 PM
PoliticsField Days: The PM can use a digger and race a lawnmower but can he fix inflation?Digging fun and lawnmower races didn't take away from farmers' inflation concerns.14 Mar 03:15 AM
New ZealandSheep dogs: From storm to form - Wairoa recovers at dog trialsIt was a battle to get the farm ready - but when it was Wairoa celebrated in style13 Mar 03:16 AM
New Zealand'Extremely worthy': Future rural leaders named award-winnersAgricultural award crowns two winners at 10th anniversary.12 Mar 10:23 PM
New Zealand'They’re both great shearers': Wales ready for test series against KiwisWales is on top of world shearing - but can they win in New Zealand?12 Mar 09:55 PM
New ZealandGreat conditions for Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza this weekFishing competition brings 1000 anglers and millions of dollars to the local economy.12 Mar 07:10 PM
New ZealandMighty fine: Wool classer earns near-perfect score for fleeceSharon Lawton's flock fleece entry received 98.5 points out of 100 at the Wānaka A&P Show.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRural Games: Which NZ school came out on top?Over 200 students from 10 schools took part in the Clash of the Colleges this year.11 Mar 03:50 AM
New ZealandHorse of the Year 2024: Sophie Scott is the quinella queenSophie Scott rides victorious in the $80,000 Olympic Cup at HOTY in Hastings.11 Mar 01:56 AM
New ZealandJack Jordan reigns supreme again at Rural Sports AwardsTimbersports ace Jordan has earned the top-awards double for the second year running.10 Mar 11:34 PM
New ZealandHorse of the Year makes a splash on Hastings returnPlenty to jump for joy about as Horse of the Year's international stars went shoe-to-shoe.10 Mar 02:36 AM
OpinionKem OrmondAre rural school pet days still a thing?OPINION: I remember the annual school pet day with much fondness.09 Mar 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Infamous mankini-wearing Aussie makes Horse of the Year debutHe wore an itsy bitsy teenie weenie orange plunging-top mankini.08 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandDairy finalists announced for 2024 Ahuwhenua TrophyThe Ahuwhenua Trophy celebrates excellence in Māori farming.07 Mar 07:24 PM
New ZealandBig catch: Whitianga to host fishing contest with $1.8 million in prizesThe Kubota Billfish Classic returns to Whitianga next week.06 Mar 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Best display in a long time': Wānaka A&P Show sees record fleece entriesJudges were blown away by the quality of fleeces at Wānaka’s A&P show this year.06 Mar 09:14 PM
New ZealandPig and deer focus of DoC hunting competitionThe annual Pureora Hunting Competition will kick off next week.05 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandHorse of the Year 2024: Windy start for exceptional equestriansThousands turned up for the event after years of cancellations.05 Mar 02:29 AM
New Zealand'Hardcase': Rookie axeman needs parental sign-off at Rural Games'Cutting firewood with an axe has been my after-school job for as long as I can remember.'04 Mar 10:37 PM
New ZealandGolden Shears and Young Farmers on The CountryGreg Herrick, Te Radar, Phil Duncan, Julian Raine, Steve Hollander.04 Mar 12:30 AM
New Zealand'It hasn’t sunk in yet': Tasman Young Farmer of the Year announcedDairy farmer George Dodson, 22, takes out the Tasman FMG Young Farmer of the Year title.03 Mar 11:42 PM
